Figure that makes Games cost look like two cups of coffee
Queensland’s latest mega project blowout is a reminder that the cost of hosting the Olympics is comparatively quite insignificant, writes the editor.
Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics 2032
One mistake Qld must not make with new stadium
The man who drove the 100-day review into infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games says there is one thing the state must avoid when opening the new stadium at Victoria Park.
Just like Vegas: The four Qld tourist towns that want to tax visitors
The mayors of four Queensland councils are urging the state government to introduce a bed tax to help them pay for surging infrastructure costs. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Editor’s view: Bed tax could secure our tourism future
A bed tax is a small impost that would secure benefits everyone in the state could enjoy, writes the editor.
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IOC throws out rule book as Brisbane makes history for wrong reasons
Four years of dithering by politicians has forced the International Olympic Committee to break its own rules for a key Brisbane 2032 deadline. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Construction giant’s 2032 Games pitch as stadium decision nears
Australia’s largest privately-owned civil contractor, Brisbane-based BMD Group, wants a piece of the action when 2032 Olympics contracts are handed out.
What should REALLY be keeping Brisbane 2032 organisers up at night
Barely three months into the new year, the headlines in sport business are filled with new leagues and fresh formats, write John Cairney and Rick Burton.
‘What a mess, it gets worse by the day. Gall and arrogance at every level’
Queensland has been warned to not spread 2032 Olympic Games events too far across the regions to avoid major cost blowouts – and most readers agree. HAVE YOUR SAY
2684 days to go and not a single shovel has been deployed in anger
Former Labor premiers somehow managed to lead the state for 3½ years without making a start on Olympic venues, writes the editor.
Brisbane Mayor’s warning over threat of taking 2032 Games to regions
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has warned there may be more than just financial implications if events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games were spread out to more regional cities.
Brisbane 2032 sports to not be finalised until next year
For the first time in decades, the sports to be played at an Olympics will not be locked in seven years ahead, Andrew Liveris has confirmed.
Games reality check: Sorry Dave, we’re afraid you can’t do a Dan
Queensland has been warned to learn lessons from the “debacle” of Victoria’s cancelled Commonwealth Games and not spread events too far across the regions. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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